‘The People Who Invented This Marriage List Are Thieves’ Outrage As Man Shares His List

In a social media post, a Nigerian man from Nnewi, Anambra State, expressed his frustration after receiving a marriage list from his bride-to-be’s family that included exorbitant demands.

The man, identified as @Kene_Nnewi, took to the platform to share his dismay at the outrageous items listed by his future in-laws. According to the marriage list, the groom-to-be was expected to provide 12 cartons of beer, a large goat, and six packets of cigarettes for the bride’s family.

Additionally, the list included requests for various gallons of Ngwa wine, adding to the financial burden placed on the groom.

Expressing his frustration, the man lamented the escalating costs associated with marriage rites in Nigeria, describing the behavior of his future in-laws as greedy and unreasonable.

“The marriage list we collected this morning… I decided not to speak. I just chill,” the man wrote. “To me… This is crazy… and it’s getting more crazy every day.”

See post below;

Highlighting the inflated prices of basic items, the groom-to-be emphasized the financial strain imposed by the demands of the marriage list. He pointed out the rising costs of commodities such as a crate of Amstel malt, which currently sells for ₦9,200, further illustrating the burden placed on individuals preparing for marriage ceremonies.

As the discussion sparked debate on social media, many users echoed the groom’s sentiments, expressing concern over the commercialization of marriage traditions and the pressure it places on couples and their families.

Read some netizens reactions to the post below;

@Lagos_fineboy: Onwa when I went to imo state to purchase nyash, I paid x20 of what’s in this list. Na why I no too like my father Inlaw till today.

@UchePOkoye: My own is bigger than this one oooh. Almost like 90 creates.

@Kene_newi: But why are we doing this to ourselves? It’s crazy how much we spend on igbankwu.

@Edexasmir: I also married from Udi, in Enugu state. I provided over 120 crates of beer. I wedded my wife on 28th Dec 2021. I spent through my nose. She’s from Umuaka.

@Eddyjames’ The people who invented this marriage list thing are thieves, leave tradition and culture out of it… Until we start condemning this extortion it won’t stop…. Funny enough na the people wey no contribute shi shi for the child growth go dey shout u must bring this.. culture ko
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